Eric Patrick
Popular American rapper and producer, Justin Riley also known as BeatKing is dead.
The late rapper was a key figure in Houston's underground music scene, also a mastermind behind popular tracks such as 'Then Leave' and 'Scream'.
BeatKing's passing was announced by his manager, Tasha Felder, on Thursday, August 15 through a statement shared on Instagram.
Felder wrote, “Today, Aug. 15, 2024, we have lost @Clubgodzilla (BeatKing). BeatKing has been the best part of the club for over a decade.
“He has produced and worked with so many artists that his sound will forever live. He loved his daughters, his music, and his fans. We will love him forever.”
BeatKing's legacy lives on through his daughters, who were frequently mentioned in his music and social media posts.
The cause of his passing remains undisclosed, his impact on the music industry is undeniable.
His recent chart-topping success with "Then Leave," which peaked at No. 3 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart and No. 48 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, solidifies his enduring influence on the music world.
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